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Creamy Shrimp and Salmon Soup

Comforting and rich creamy shrimp and salmon soup, packed with fresh flavors and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 250 g shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 200 g salmon cut into small chunks
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Stirring Spoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil and butter together in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Mix in diced tomatoes and cook down for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Step 6: Add salmon chunks and poach in simmering broth for about 4 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Stir in heavy cream, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Step 9: Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  10. Step 10: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

This soup freezes well for convenient meals. For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with milk or a dairy-free alternative. Serve with crusty bread or buttery biscuits for a complete meal.